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From Mother to Mother
It’s been nearly 10 years since I adopted my daughter, Eleni. Since then, so many things have changed. The adoption restrictions in China have tightened. My “baby” has grown immeasurably, having...
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To my littlest daughter whom I call Bean
It seems like yesterday we were in China meeting you for the first time. I can’t believe almost ten months have passed already. In the short time you’ve been here, you’ve learned to crawl, walk, and...
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Gotcha Day
November is National Adoption month, and it holds an extra special place in our hearts. Not only have we adopted twice, but both adoptions were in November! Not only were both adoptions in November,...
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Firecrackers, February, and CNY Festivities
The Chinese New Year shares our American (Valentine’s) holiday this year. As always, we will celebrate the CNY again this year with our children. We are having a large Chinese New Year celebration at...
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Not Again
I’m really open about our family, adoption journey, and my love for my kids. I’ve even written and published several articles on this site. I’m very tolerant of questions, even from strangers who mean...
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I Cannot Put This Book Down
It’s funny. I have been listening to Steven Curtis Chapman for years, and when we started our first adoption over eight years ago I was acutely aware of their adoption journeys. When tragedy struck a...
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Top 10 Things I Learned in China While Being Adventuresome
When served a cup of hot tea upon entering a local restaurant, make sure it’s tea and not dish water. It may look like tea, but it’s intended for you to wash your utensils and chopsticks. When...
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